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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
7.6 / 10• 2005• 1h 31m•R• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
The film discusses the traits and originators of some of metal's many subgenres, including the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, power metal, Nu metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black metal, and death metal. Dunn uses a family-tree-type flowchart to document some of the most popular metal subgenres. The film also explores various aspects of heavy metal culture.
Cast & Crew
Sam Dunn
Self
Lead
Chris Adler
Self
Tom Araya
Self
GB
Gavin Baddeley
Self
B
Blasphemer
Self
Randy Blythe
Self
Alice Cooper
Self
PD
Pamela Des Barres
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jessica Joy Wise's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Metal: A Headbanger's Journey is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
